Robert W. Sorrell. We've lost an honorable leader.
Former Urban League of Philadelphia president dedicated his life to service. More on his legacy.
National Urban League Leads Civil Rights Community in Laying Out Key Principles for Comprehensive Housing Finance Reform
NEW YORK (September 5, 2019) – The National Urban League has vowed to oppose any reform of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae that does not preserve and strengthen access to stable, affordable, and equitable homeownership opportunities for all American families...
Attitudes About Gun Safety Are Changing, But Senate Leadership Is Mired In The Past
“The biggest movement and shift that we’ve seen in this culture is simply because of the victims. When victims and survivors are coming to the legislative bodies and they’re telling their stories and they’re appealing, we’ve seen movement. We’ve seen movement."
Walmart & Kroger’s Response To Gun Violence Highlights Senate Leadership’s Shame
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement regarding the ongoing epidemic of gun violence:
“Recent announcements by Walmart and Kroger requesting that customers not openly carry firearms, along with Walmart’s decision to stop selling certain types of ammunition and handguns, mark a significant turning point in the effort to protect Americans from gun violence.
Vernon Jordan On The Work Still Undone In The Business World On Racial Equality
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents highlights of the Summit on Race in America: Liberty and Justice for All, held last spring at the LBJ Presidential Library at UT Austin.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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ReMarcs: Urban League breaks ground
Our Louisville affiliate is building a Sports and Learning Complex that will bring endless opportunities. Get the details and support!
On Labor Day, Commit to Raising Full-Time Workers Out of Poverty
“The strongest middle class the world has ever known was not built overnight. It was achieved by men and women who believed that living up to the promise of this Nation meant more than hoping for the best...
Black Philanthropy Initiative Grants $25k to Advance Racial Equity in Education
The Winston-Salem Foundation's Black Philanthropy Initiative is granting thousands of dollars to schools and non-profits.
The goal is to improve the lives of African Americans in education and careers.
Winston-Salem Urban League (Winston-Salem, NC) was awarded $10,000 for the organization's Black Philanthropy Month. That money will support small businesses and summer youth employment.
“We get small businesses that are owned by African-Americans come through our doors almost every day,” said James Perry, CEO of Winston-Salem Urban League. “And over and over again they say ‘look the biggest challenge is that we don’t have access to capital, we don’t have access to money.’ And so, when the Black Philanthropy Initiative says look we’re going to make five thousand dollars available through the Urban League or these small businesses to advance their selves and grow---it’s absolutely huge.”
NUL CEO Is Redefining Civil Rights in the 21st Century
When you attend the BLACK ENTERPRISE Black Men Xcel summit (BMX) next week, you will quickly understand why we celebrate the best of who we are. On the opening night, we will hold our annual Xcel Awards, hosted by AT&T, in which we will pay tribute to timeless standard-bearers: Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and Rainbow Push founder and president; Eddie Levert, soul-stirring crooner and member of legendary trio The O’Jays; and Jerome Bettis, NFL Hall of Famer and ground-breaking entrepreneur.